Hey David, I am curious why you think you need diodes to install the Optimate Solar panel kit part #MA69JR? You don't need to worry about the voltage getting past the controller as it essentially has a diode system built in. This can also be left…
Hey Chaz! Yes, there are solar panels that can be used to maintain the battery on your horse trailer. The OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller #MA69JR can be mounted with suction cups or permanently mounted to the roof of your…
What I think you are asking is how to determine the minimum amount of energy, by way of solar panels, that you need to have available to put back in to your battery. If your goal is to simply maintain the battery while the RV is in storage unable to…
I recommend installing the OptiMate Solar Duo Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller #MA49JR which is rated for 10 Watts and 12V batteries from 2 to 240 amp-hours. This provides a trickle charge and comes with a controller so you can be…
The OptiMate Roof Mount Solar Charging System with Controller #MA46JR you were looking at can only be used with one battery. For a better option, I recommend checking out the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger #331-BCDC1225D instead. This battery…
A lead acid battery will typically discharge anywhere from 3% to 20% in a month's time and will typically have a higher discharge rate during cold weather. The wattage size needed to keep your batteries charged will depend on how large of an amp…
Yes, you are correct. In order to correctly take this measurement you will need to measure from the center of the spindle to the center of the main axle tube. I have included a picture for reference.
I typically recommend removing the battery from the trailer and storing it in the garage for a bit of warmth and keeping it on a small charger to keep it topped off so that it doesn't end up getting damaged, but a solar panel kit can help keep…
Hello Doug, it sounds like you are on the right track, because the OptiMate Solar Duo Portable Solar Panel with Controller #MA56JR will work great for keeping your AGM battery charged while the trailer is in storage. Like you said it is not the…
Hey Christopher, sorry to hear about your AC unit getting smashed. I am sure there's quite the story behind that...but anyway to pick out a replacement I would need to know more info. Are you wanting to just replace the top part of the setup? If…
The 1,000 pound capacity SumoSprings Solo Custom Helper Springs #SSR-117-40 for 4 Wheel Drive and #SSR-116-40 for 2 Wheel Drive referenced in your question will offer a smoother empty ride in your 2020 Ford F-150 than a higher rated alternative…
The loaded tongue weight of the trailer will likely be over the 1,000 capacity of the blue SumpSprings part #SSR-117-40 so I recommend the black SumoSprings part #SSR-117-47 for a 2017 Ford F-150. The tongue weight capacity of the trailer (loaded) is…
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